All Eyez on Me cover

All Eyez on Me

Tupac Shakur · 1996

132 min · 27 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop

A sprawling double album that melds hard-hitting beats with introspective lyricism and street wisdom.

Why this album works

'All Eyez on Me' is notable for being the first double album in hip-hop history, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and eventually being certified diamond by the RIAA. Its blend of G-funk and gangsta rap has influenced countless artists, establishing Tupac as an enduring cultural icon and a voice for marginalized communities.
Best for
dynamic journey with peaks introspective moments amidst energy late-night reflective sessions
Context
Released on February 13, 1996, 'All Eyez on Me' marked Tupac Shakur's first double album and solidified his status as a leading figure in hip-hop. Following the critical success of 'Me Against the World,' this record showcased his artistic evolution while reflecting the tumultuous experiences of his life, including his incarceration and subsequent release in 1995.
Stylistic neighbors
Snoop Dogg· Brotha Lynch Hung· Dr. Dre

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Ambitionz az a Ridah 4:38
  • 2 All Bout U 4:37
  • 3 Skandalouz 4:09
  • 4 Got My Mind Made Up 5:13
  • 5 How Do U Want It Standout 4:48
  • 6 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted 4:07
  • 7 No More Pain 6:15
  • 8 Heartz of Men 4:43
  • 9 Life Goes On 5:02
  • 10 Only God Can Judge Me 4:57
  • 11 Tradin’ War Stories 5:30
  • 12 California Love (remix) Standout 6:26
  • 13 I Ain’t Mad at Cha Standout 4:54
  • 14 What’z Ya Phone # 5:09

Disc 2

  • 1 Can’t C Me 5:30
  • 2 Shorty Wanna Be a Thug 3:51
  • 3 Holla at Me 4:56
  • 4 Wonda Why They Call U Bytch 4:19
  • 5 When We Ride 5:09
  • 6 Thug Passion 5:08
  • 7 Picture Me Rollin’ 5:15
  • 8 Check Out Time 4:39
  • 9 Ratha Be Ya Nigga 4:14
  • 10 All Eyez on Me 5:08
  • 11 Run tha Streetz 5:17
  • 12 Ain’t Hard 2 Find 4:29
  • 13 Heaven Ain’t Hard 2 Find 3:58

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